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Today's Verse
Unaware of this, all of you everywhere are doing your own work only with self-centered thoughts. (XI:38, 43)
Women’s Association Announces New Activity Guidelines at Convention
On April 19, the day after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service, the Women’s Association held its 85th annual convention in Church Headquarters’ Inner Courtyard, drawing some 57,000 members including many from overseas. This year being the first year of Tenrikyo’s “three years, one thousand days” season leading up to the…
New Construction Plans to Promote the 120th Anniversary Activities
Following the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service on April 18, the Shinbashira disclosed plans for the westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts as well as for the construction of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex’s South Right Wing 2, which is to be built adjacent to the recently completed South Right Wing 1, which…
Oyasama’s 205th Birthday Joyfully Celebrated
The Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 18 to commemorate the 205th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, our beloved Parent who guides us toward the Joyous Life for all humankind. About 70,000 followers, including many from overseas, returned to the Home of the Parent…
Five Thousand Students Make Pilgrimage to Jiba
On March 28, some 5,000 high school, junior college, and university students participated in the annual Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, organized by Tenrikyo Students Association with the support of the Student Advisory Committee. The pilgrimage–which had the theme “Let’s return to Jiba with friends: Now is the time to…
Weekend Seminar Under Way in London
UK Centre, located in Wembley Park in north-west London, held its third monthly weekend seminar on March 22 and 23. Intended for anyone interested in Tenrikyo and, in particular, those who have previously attended the Joyous Life Lecture, the weekend seminar was launched in January as part of UK Centre’s…
Tenri University Implements New Structure
After three years of planning and preparation, Tenri University’s new structure officially began on April 1, when 900 new students arrived. The reorganization was undertaken in an effort to attract students amid intensifying competition due to the nation’s low birth rates. Basing itself on its founding spirit and educational goals,…